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Trip from Brady, OH to West Chester, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

38m

Distance

25.2 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Brady, OH, OH

Brady, OH

Yevhen Sukhenko

Trip Overview

This relatively short 25.2-mile drive from Brady to West Chester, Ohio, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 38 minutes to complete. The route stays entirely within Ohio, a familiar Midwest landscape, and is primarily composed of local roads, with no highway driving involved. Budget around $4 for fuel for this trip. Given its brief duration and lack of highway travel, this route offers a flexible and relaxed journey, perfect for a quick transit or as part of a larger day's exploration. It's designed for ease and local navigation rather than extensive sightseeing.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

12.6 miles from Brady, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no percentage of the journey on highways. You'll navigate primarily via Cadiz Road, Westchester Road, and Smyrna Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.2 miles on Cadiz Road, offering a consistent local road experience before transitions. This profile suggests a more engaged driving experience, with frequent adjustments needed rather than cruising on high-speed roads. The character of the drive is distinctly local, focusing on navigating through communities rather than open highway stretches.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cadiz Road is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near R-1.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (R-1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.9 miles (US 22 / Cadiz Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 16.7 miles (SR 800 / Smyrna Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
1.8 mi into trip | ~7m in | R-1

Keep slight left at fork onto R-1

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

3
1.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 22 / Cadiz Road

Merge onto US 22 / Cadiz Road

Merge point - match speed before joining

3
16.7 mi into trip | ~24m in | SR 800 / Smyrna Road

Turn left onto SR 800 / Smyrna Road

Navigation decision point

3
20 mi into trip | ~29m in | SR 342 / Main Street

Turn left onto SR 342 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
20.1 mi into trip | ~29m in | SR 342 / High Street

Turn right onto SR 342 / High Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cadiz Road 14.2 mi 16m
Westchester Road 5 mi 8m
Smyrna Road 2.8 mi 4m
R-1 1 mi 3m
R-14 Road 0.9 mi 3m
Cadiz-Piedmont Road 0.5 mi <1m
Philadelphia Street 0.5 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Cadiz Road — 14.2 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brady, OH and West Chester, OH.

1

Start on R-14 Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · R-14 Road
2

Continue on R-1

0.9 mi · 3 min · R-1
3

Keep slight left at fork onto R-1

284 ft · 12 sec · R-1
4

Merge onto US 22

14 mi · 16 min · Cadiz Road
5

Continue on US 22; SR 800

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
6

Turn left onto SR 800

2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
7

Continue on SR 800

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street
8

Turn left onto SR 342

484 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
9

Turn right onto SR 342

473 ft · 13 sec · High Street
10

Turn left onto SR 342

5.0 mi · 8 min · Westchester Road
11

Arrive at destination

SR 342

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just 38 minutes, this short 25.2-mile trip offers significant flexibility. You can depart at any time, as the drive is too brief to warrant specific timing for avoiding traffic. Since there are no highway segments and the longest stretch is 14.2 miles, you won't need extensive fuel stops, and a single $4 budget should suffice. Consider that the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route means paying close attention to navigation, especially when transitioning between Cadiz Road, Westchester Road, and Smyrna Road. Plan to keep your navigation device handy for these local road changes.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.6 miles from Brady, OH, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.6 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Chester, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Brady, OH.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brady, OH

This is one driving day of about 25.2 miles and 38m.

At 25.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Cadiz Road for about 14.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.6 mi from Brady, OH · 19m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Uhrichsville, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barnesville, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.6 miles from Brady, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in West Chester, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into West Chester, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.91 one way

$7.82 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $4.34 $8.68
premium $4.91 $4.87 $9.74
diesel $5.61 $5.56 $11.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.6 0 $2.65 $1.21
Efficient EV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.01
EV Truck/SUV 10.1 0 $3.53 $1.61

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Brady, OH

Late night in Brady on Thursday

Local time

1:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Chester, OH

Late night in West Chester on Thursday

Local time

1:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

32 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brady, OH to West Chester, OH covers 25.2 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cadiz Road, Westchester Road, Smyrna Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Brady, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (R-1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.9 miles (US 22 / Cadiz Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 16.7 miles (SR 800 / Smyrna Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brady, OH to West Chester, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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